Domestic Assistant - Greenbanks - Watford

Runwood Homes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards across our care home environments in Watford. You will perform housekeeping, assist in laundry, make beds, and ensure residents' rooms are tidy and comfortable. Excellent teamwork and a proactive attitude are essential.

You will have opportunities for training and development, with a comprehensive induction and ongoing e-training to support your career in care. Safer recruitment checks apply.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a skilled Domestic Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work.
• Organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training activities.
• Be proactive, flexible and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to the highest standards.
• Carry out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Assist in laundry and ensure residents' rooms are clean and organised.
• Make beds when necessary and support a safe, comfortable environment for residents.

Job description

As a Domestic Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main Domestic Assistant responsibilities will be to maintain the cleanliness of specific areas within the care home to the highest standards. This includes carrying out housekeeping duties efficiently and in a timely manner. Your daily tasks as a Domestic Assistant may involve working in the laundry, ensuring residents' rooms are clean and organised, and making beds when necessary. It is important to have good teamwork skills in this role.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a skilled Domestic Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work. You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Domestic Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player. We also value a willingness to learn and grow, as you will need to participate in training activities to enhance your skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient performance in your role.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.